Kenmore 3979092 Owner's Manual page 18

FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Proper use of this control helps
ensure that fabrics are dried at the
right temperature for maximum life.
Use this control to select the drying
temperature that matches the fabrics
in your load.
• Select LOW for delicate fabrics. Select
HIGH for durable fabrics such as sturdy
work clothes or bath towels.
• The FABRIC/Temperature Control
will not work when the Cycle Selector
Control (Timer) is in the AIR DRY Cycle.
FABRIC
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MEmUM MEDIUM HIGH
• HmH
The following chart lists suggested
dryer settings and drying times for
various loads. This is only a guide.
Settings may require adjustment
depending on the requirements of
your load.
Automatic Drying TIMED DRY
Type of Load Setting Temp Setting
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy - Bedspreads, mattress MORE DRY HIGH 70-80 rain.
pads, quilts
Heavyweight - Towels, jeans, corduroys, MORE DRY HIGH 50-60 rain.
work clothes
Medium weight - Sheets, cotton underwear, NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH 40-50 rain.
diapers DRY or MEDIUM*
Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, lingede NORMAL DRY LOW 3040 rain.
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight - Work clothes, jackets, NORMAL HIGH 40-50 rain.
raincoats DRY
Medium weight - Shirts, play clothes, NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH 3040 rain.
sheets, slacks DRY or MEDIUM*
Lightweight - Lingerie, blouses, dresses LESS DRY MEDIUM or LOW* 20-30 rain.
or DAMP DRY
KNITS
Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons, blends, NORMAL HIGH 40-50 rain.
T-shirts, slacks, shirts DRY
Medium weight - Synthetics (polyester, NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH 3040 rain.
acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters DRY or MEDIUM*
Lightweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, LESS DRY LOW 20-30 rain.
etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses or DAMP DRY
*Use the lowest temperature setting available on your dryer.
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